Musings

Extreme Self-Care

Years ago, I read a book called The Art of Extreme Self-Care by Cheryl Richardson.

The title stopped me in my tracks.

Extreme self-care?

It sounded a little… selfish.

Maybe even indulgent.

At the time, I thought self-care meant getting a massage once in a while, taking a bubble bath, or treating yourself to a pedicure.

Nice things.

Pleasant things.

But not […]

Or… Is This Why I Can’t Remember Why I Walked Into the Kitchen?

There comes a point in a woman’s life when she finds herself standing in the middle of a room wondering:

“Why am I here?”

And not in the deep, philosophical sense.

Why the Best Vacation Might Be the One You Never Leave For

I’ll confess something.

I love the idea of travel.

The planning.
The outfits.
The cute airport photos.
The anticipation of discovering someplace new.

What I don’t always love?

The packing.
The airports.
The delays.
The unpacking.
The laundry waiting for me when I get home.

Sometimes I wonder if I need a vacation from my vacation.

Which […]